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Bobbie Jo Simmons, age 49, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and a former Sherrodsville resident, died Saturday afternoon, July 5, 2025 in Ohio's LifeCare Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia with her family by her bedside.
She was born March 26, 1976 in Dennison, Ohio and was the daughter of Ray L. Potts Sr., currently of Baltic and the late Darla Jean (Henry) Potts.
Bobbie was a 1994 graduate of Conotton Valley High School and held a Master's Degree in Accounting from the Colorado Technical University. She retired due to health reasons as the Principle Accounting Analyst at the Timken Company in Canton after 26 years of service. She was a member of the New Philadelphia Church of Christ. A loving wife, daughter, and sister, she will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband John S. Simmons, whom she married February 12, 2000, a sister, Nikki (Chris) Potts-Rufenacht and a brother, Ray L. (Fiancée Codi Cannon) Potts Jr., all of New Philadelphia, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. in the Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville. No formal funeral services will be observed. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.
Baxter-Gardner
(740) 269-9225
www.baxtergardner.com
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